Over 24.7 lakh students appear; 2.2 lakh score above 90% in strong nationwide performance
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially declared the Class 10 Result 2026, bringing relief to lakhs of students across India. The board recorded an overall pass percentage of 93.70%, showing a slight improvement compared to last year’s 93.66%.
This year, around 24.7 lakh students appeared for the examination, making it one of the largest school-level exams in the country. Where as the odisha-93.66% passes in 2026 .
📊 Key Highlights
- Overall pass percentage: 93.70%
- Students appeared: 24.7 lakh+
- Students scoring above 90%: 2,21,574 (8.96%)
- Students scoring above 95%: 55,368 (2.24%)
- Girls once again performed better than boys
🏆 Performance Trends
Girls continued their dominance in CBSE board exams, outperforming boys in overall pass percentage. Southern regions such as Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada emerged as top-performing zones, maintaining excellent academic standards.
In terms of institutions, Kendriya Vidyalayas delivered outstanding results and outperformed other school systems this year.
📍 Regional Performance
- Delhi recorded over 97% pass percentage
- Bengaluru achieved nearly 98.9% pass rate
- Southern regions dominated top ranks
📈 Rising Academic Excellence
The number of high scorers has increased significantly this year. More than 2.2 lakh students scored above 90%, reflecting improved preparation and evaluation systems.
🆕 Exam Pattern Update
CBSE introduced a two-exam system this year, allowing students to improve their scores through a second attempt. This reform aims to reduce exam pressure and enhance performance.
